DU Sol Announce Admission Dates: Started from 3rd June 2024

The School of Open Learning (SOL) of Delhi University has released essential information about its admissions procedure for the academic year 2024-25. The undergraduate programs will include both 3-year and 4-year degrees, with several departure points within this time frame, allowing students to achieve suitable certificates or diplomas.

Admissions for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs will commence on June 3, 2024, via the official website:https://sol.du.ac.in/. Interested and qualified applicants can find further updates and information there. 

Offered Courses

DU SOL provides a wide range of bachelor's degree programs, including the BA (Program), BA (Hons), B. Com (Program), B.Com (Hons), BBA (FIA), and BMS. In addition to postgraduate courses such as MA, M.Com, MBA, BLISc, and MLISc. These programs are offered in 14 distinct departments and encompass a wide range of disciplines in the arts, business, and management fields.

Admission & Eligibility Criteria

In a significant milestone, SOL has announced that admission to its undergraduate courses would no longer require the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). However, except for MBA and Library Sciences, postgraduate courses will require CUET results. This decision attempts to make the admission process more accessible and simplified for prospective students.  The eligibility criteria might differ as per the courses or specialization offered but here are the general eligibility criteria mentioned:

Undergraduate Degrees:

DU SOL provides undergraduate courses such as B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons), and BA. Students are required to obtain a minimum percentage in the 10+2 examination set by the DU Sol or equivalent exam to be considered for admission. The prior work experience adds plus points to the admission process (optional). For more details, you can download the prospectus.

S.No	Courses	Eligibility (New Session) 2024-2025
1.	Bachelor of Business Administration (FIA)	Anyone Language from List A+ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (Passed) And 45% Aggregate in class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in class XII
2.	Bachelor of Management Studies	Anyone Language from List A+ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (Passed) And 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
3.	B.Com.(H)	Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics (Passed)+ Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Anyone Language from List A + Accountancy/ Book Keeping (Passed) + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 (*List A and B1 or B2 attached below) And 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
4.	B.A. (H) English	English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 (*List A and B1 or B2 attached below) And 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
5.	B.A. (H) Pol. Sc.	Anyone Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 (*List A and B1 or B2 attached below) And 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
6.	B.A. Prog.	The candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
7.	B.A. Prog. with Computer Applications	The candidate must have passed the Class XII Examination or its equivalent with Mathematics or Computer Science from a single recognized board. And Admission will be on a merit basis Number of seats is limited to 2000
8.	B.A. Prog. with Psychology	The candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board. And Admission will be on a merit basis The number of seats is limited to 2000
9.	B.Com. Prog.	Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 (*List A and B1 or B2 attached below) And The candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
10.	B.A. (Hons.) Economics	Anyone Language from List A + Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (Passed)+ Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 (*List B1 attached below) and 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
11.	B.A.(Hons.) Psychology	Anyone Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 and 45% Aggregate in Class XII SC/ST/PwBD: passed Class XII OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in class XII

Post-Graduate/MBA Degrees:

DU SOL provides postgraduate courses such as M.Com (Hons), MA (Hons), and MBA. Students are required to obtain a minimum percentage of their bachelor’s degree in the relevant fields set by the Du Sol for the program or some programs ask for work experience as well in order to be considered for admission.

PG program:

• 1A*,1 B*,1 C* stands for recognized university
• 2A* stands for the Delhi University

Category	Program Specific Eligibility	Minimum Marks
Program Specific Eligibility for M. Com: 2024-25
1A*	B.Com. (Hons.) / B.Com. (Pass / Program) / bachelor’s degree in   commerce/Bachelor   of   Management Studies (B.M.S.)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.)/ Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) /Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Investment Analysis (B.B.A-F.I.A.)/Bachelor of   Financial   and   Investment   Analysis (B.F.I.A.)/ Bachelor in Business Economics (B.B.E) / B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics (B.B.E.) from a recognized University	50% marks in aggregate or equivalent  grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category
2A*	B.Com. (Hons.)/   B.Com.   (Pass/   Program)/   Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/ Bachelor of Management Studies (B.M.S.)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.)/ Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)/ Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Investment Analysis (B.B.A- F.I.A.)/ Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis (B.F.I.A.)/ Bachelor in Business Economics (B.B.E)/ B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics (B.B.E.) from  University of Delhi
Program Specific Eligibility for M.A. Political Science: 2024-25
1A*	Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University	50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST PwBD Category
1B*	Master's  Degree from a recognized University
2A*	B.A. (Hons.) Political Science from the University of Delhi
Program Specific Eligibility for M.A. HISTORY:2024-25
1A*	Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University	50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category.
1B*	Master's Degree from a recognized University
2A*	B.A. (Hons.)  History from University of Delhi
Program Specific Eligibility for M.A. Hindi: 2024-25
1A*	Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two (02) Courses in Hindi	50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category
1B*	Master's Degree from a recognized University in any of the following: Sanskrit, English, Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi), Linguistics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Buddhist studies, Journalism/ Mass Communication
2A*	B.A. (Hons) Hindi from the University of Delhi
Program Specific Eligibility for M.A. Sanskrit: 2024-25
1A*	Bachelor's Degree with at least two (02) Courses in Sanskrit from a recognized University	50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category
1B*	Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with a Diploma in Sanskrit from the University of Delhi
1C*	Shastri/Acharya (Sanskrit) examination from a recognized University/Deemed University
2A*	B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit from the University of Delhi

MBA program Eligibility Criteria:

The general eligibility criteria for the MBA program are mentioned below:

Minimum Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marks from any recognized University in any discipline.

Selection Criteria: Merit for admission in the course will be prepared in the following manner

CATEGORY - 1 *

1) 80% weightage will be given to Graduation Marks.

 2) 20% Weightage of marks for Professional work experience of any reputed Govt. or non-Govt/Corporate Organization (No objection from the employer is mandatory for working professionals). The weightage of the marks will be determined in the following manner: 

• 20% weightage will be given for minimum work experience of Four years or more.
• 15% weightage will be given for a minimum work experience of Three years.
• 10% weightage will be given for a minimum work experience of Two years. A 
• 5% weightage will be given for a minimum work experience of One year. 
• No weightage will be given for work experience of less than One year.

Note: Candidates who have no professional working experience are eligible to pursue an MBA, but their merit will be considered only based on marks obtained by them upon Graduation.

CATEGORY - 2 *

 For MBBS/BDS/MD/ MDS degree holders or persons having experience in Hospital administration with 2 years (No objection from Employer is mandatory in case of working professionals).

CATEGORY - 3 * 

For Group A Officers of Govt. and Public Undertaking Organizations having graduated in any discipline (No objection from Employer is mandatory).

 CATEGORY - 4 *

 For those having experience of 2 or more years in Corporate Houses/Hospitality and Transportation Sector/Industry/Service Sector/Self-employed professionals (documentary evidence is mandatory).

 *Preference will be given to these categories. 

Important: The Reservation policy will be applicable as per the rules of the University of Delhi.

Document Required

Here are the documents required for the admission process at DU Sol:

• Category certificate (if applicable).
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Age verification (birth certificate/high school diploma)
• Educational qualification certificates comprise your 10th and 12th grade marksheets, as well as your graduation certificate.
• Required documents include a recent picture and a BPL certificate (if applicable).
• A scanned version of your signature

Steps to Register

Here are the steps individuals need to follow to register themselves for the admission process:

1. First, go to the official DU SOL website.
2. To proceed with the application form
3. Select the program you want and click "Apply Now".
4. Fill out the fundamental information, along with your personal and academic information.
5. Upload the scanned documents necessary for admission.
6. Proceed to pay the registration cost of Rs. 500/-.
7. Click here to submit the registration form.
8. Download a printed copy of the completed application form for your records and future reference.

Schemes

Here is the list of the schemes offered by DU Sol for the students mentioned below:

SOL continues to help diverse student groups through a variety of funding programs. Categories that benefit from these initiatives include:

• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
• Orphans (2 seats per program, with a total capacity of 8 seats)
• Armed Forces and Central Police Armed Forces people
• Transgender persons
• SOL/University staff and their dependents
• Excellent female students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above.
• Economically poorer segments of society

Students are urged to visit the SOL website and the relevant admission portals for further information and to begin the admissions process. This new admission cycle is an important step towards providing flexible and accessible educational options at Delhi University's School of Open Learning. For more details regarding the program at DU Sol download the 2024-25 prospectus Click Here.